Even though this may seem like a relatively new trend, it actually was all the rage back in 2013 thanks to the Fall Suno Show at Fashion Week (via Glamour). However with this nail look, a nail polish with gold flakes already in it was used — Rococo's Gold Leaf Lacquer. This is a much more expensive way of achieving the look, as the polish costs nearly $50, per Refinery29.
Thankfully, the look is as easy to achieve with gold flakes and your go-to polish. And as tempting as it is to pile on the gold leaf when doing this style thanks to the affordability of some brands, manicurist Michelle Humprhey suggests less is more. "The trick to making this look work is to keep it minimal," she told Vogue. "The gold should be an accent. Think of it as an accessory to your manicure."
You don't necessarily need to stick with the flakes, either. You can also opt for other ways to use gold foil to accent your nails, including ombre, gold tips, and using the gold to outline or separate other colors, as Who What Wear notes.
